Asus P5VDC-TVMTE User manual

Motherboard
P5VDC-TVM
TE

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October 2006

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Contents
Notices.......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
P5VDC-TVM TE specications summary ................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Special features............................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Motherboard overview................................................................. 1-5
1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-5
1.3.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-5
1.3.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-6
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-7
1.4.1 Installling the CPU .......................................................... 1-7
1.4.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ............................. 1-10
1.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 1-12
1.5 System memory ......................................................................... 1-14
1.5.1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-14
1.5.2 Memory Congurations ................................................ 1-14
1.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................... 1-15
1.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................. 1-15
1.6 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 1-16
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-16
1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-16
1.6.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 1-17
1.6.4 PCI slots........................................................................ 1-18
1.6.5 PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 1-18
1.6.6 PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 1-18
1.7 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-19
1.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-21
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 1-21
1.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-22
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 2-3

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Contents
2.1.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Legend bar...................................................................... 2-4
2.1.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 2-4
2.1.5 sub-menu items .............................................................. 2-4
2.1.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 2-4
2.1.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 2-5
2.1.8 General help ................................................................... 2-5
2.2 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 2-6
2.2.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]......................................... 2-6
2.2.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]................................... 2-6
2.2.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............................ 2-7
2.2.5 SATA 1/2 ......................................................................... 2-9
2.2.6 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled].............................. 2-10
2.2.7 Installed Memory [xxxMB]............................................. 2-10
2.2.8 Usable Memory............................................................. 2-10
2.3 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-11
2.3.1 CPU Conguration .........................................................2-11
2.3.2 Chipset.......................................................................... 2-13
2.3.3 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 2-15
2.3.4 Onboard Device Conguration...................................... 2-17
2.3.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-18
2.4 Power menu................................................................................ 2-19
2.4.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]........................................ 2-19
2.4.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]....................................... 2-19
2.4.3 APM Conguration........................................................ 2-20
2.4.4 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-22
2.5 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-23
2.5.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-24
2.5.2 Removable Drives......................................................... 2-24
2.5.3 Network Boot Priority .................................................... 2-24
2.5.4 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-25
2.5.5 Security ......................................................................... 2-26
2.6 Exit menu.................................................................................... 2-28

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. System builder websites
The system builder website provides updated information on hardware and
software products. Refer to the contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iPSVDCTVM.ROM

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P5VDC-TVM TE specications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel®Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron
CPU compatible with Intel® 06B/ 05A/04A processors
Supports Intel® EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset Northbridge: VIA P4M900
Southbridge: VIA VT8237A
Front side bus 1066/800/533 MHz
Memory 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support max. 2GB DDR2
667/533/400 non-ECC, unbuffered memory.
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot
1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
VGA Integrated VIA UniChrome Graphics, up to 64MB shared
memory
Storage South Bridge: VT8237A
2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66
2 x Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s
LAN Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100 LAN controller
Audio Realtek® ALC883 HD 8-channel audio codec
Back panel I/O
ports
1 x Parallel port
1 x RJ-45 port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x 8-channel audio I/O
Firewire (optional) 2 x T1 rewire ports (1 on the back panel; 1 onboard)
BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
USB Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports

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P5VDC-TVM TE specications summary
Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB
ports
2 x SATA connectors
2 x IDE connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x CD audio-in connector (optional)
1 x Chassis Intrusion connector (optional)
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
1 x IR connector (optional)
1 x Com port (optional)
24-pin EATX power connector
4-pin ATX 12V power connector
Front panel audio connector
System panel connector
Form factor mATX form factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

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1.1 Special features
Latest processor technology
This motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA)
socket designed for the Intel®Pentium®4 processor in the 775-land package.
Supporting the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB),
this motherboard is equipped with Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully
compatible with the Intel® 06B/05A/04A processors.
See page 1-7 for details.
64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit
architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and
increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and
exibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.
Dual-Core CPU
Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced
processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated
L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI
specications. See page 1-18 for details.
Serial ATA I technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA I technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the VIA VT8237A chipset. The SATA specication allows for thinner,
more exible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to
300 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-24 for details.
AUDIO CODEC
The Realtek ALC655 is an AC”97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback.
The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and
Line In stereo inputs.

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USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication,
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB
1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
See page 1-22 and 1-27 for details.

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Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate
that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below
shows the location of the onboard LED.
1.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
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P5VDC-TVM TE Onboard LED
SB_PWR1
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off

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1.3 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
1.3.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.3.2 Screw holes
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

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1.3.3 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PCI1
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4Mb
BIOS
ALC883
USB56
24.5cm (9.6in)
ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1
Super
I/O
AAFP1
ATXPWR1
FLOPPY1
VIA
VT8237A
VIA
P4M900
PCIEX1
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
VGA1
SATA1
SATA2
SEC_IDE1
USB78
KBPWR1
CD1
CLRTC1
SB_PWR1
SPDIF_OUT1
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LGA775
DDR2_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
RTL8100C
DDR2_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
LAN_USB34
F_USB12
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PCI2
PCIEX16
F_PANEL1
IR_CON1
CHA_FAN1
PRI_IDE1
COM2
BUZZER1
CHASSIS1

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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel®Pentium® 4/Intel®Pentium®D processor in the 775-land package.
• Your boxed Intel®Pentium®4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly.
If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation,
follow the latter.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the
socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately
if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket
pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if
the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting
from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect
removal of the PnP cap.
1.4.1 Installling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
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P5VDC-TVM TE CPU Socket 775
This motherboard does not support Intel®Pentium®Processor Extreme Edition.

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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.
Retention tab
Load lever
This side of the socket box
should face you.
PnP cap
A
B
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.
5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom-left corner of the
socket then t the socket
alignment key into the
CPU notch.
Alignment key
Gold triangle mark
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle (A),
then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).
Load plate
A
B
CPU notch

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• This motherboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 CPUs in the 775-land
package with Hyper-Threading Technology.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003
Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use
the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in
the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• Installing Windows®XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.
com/info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Install an Intel®Pentium®4 CPU in the 775-land package that supports
Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS
setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading
Technology is set to [Enabled]. The item appears only if you installed a CPU
that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
7. If installing a dual-core CPU,
connect the chassis fan cable
to the CHA_FAN1 connector to
ensure system stability.
A
B
The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket
to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

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1.4.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel®Pentium® 4/Pentium®D LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly
• When you buy a boxed Intel®Pentium®4 processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately,
make sure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and
fan.
• Your Intel®Pentium®4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a
push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that
a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.
Fastener
Motherboard hole
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed
outward.